The Master of  Business Administration is a one-year master’s programme taught in English with an international focus. The course is designed to prepare the student with academic knowledge as well as hands-on expertise, enabling lifelong success within the growing field of international management.

About the programme:

KU Leuven’s Master of Science in Business Administration programme is designed to challenge students to think, perform and grow towards a successful launch of their careers and to prepare them to move on to leadership positions - from supervisory to more senior roles - in entrepreneurial start-ups, multinational companies or non-profit organisations. The programma's design allows students to tailor their individual programmes to their own preferences and ambitions.

The one-year programme is taught entirely in English. Our students can participate in exchange programmes with numerous partners both within and outside Europe.

Duration: 1 year (full time), 60 ECTS

EEA nationals and Non-EEA nationals who reside in Belgium under a valid residence permit can follow less than 60 ECTS per academic year and accordingly spread their studies in several years. This possibility needs to be discussed with a study career consultant. Note that there are no part-time, evening or weekend courses organized for this category of students.

Career perspectives:

As a Master of Business Administration you are well prepared to take up a position in a wide range of national and international companies and sectors. Depending on your own personal interests and career goals, a master's degree in Business Administration will give you access to positions in purchasing, sales, marketing, production control, planning and budgeting, financial management, ICT, banks and insurance companies, the civil service, the European institutions, or you can start your own company.

You will have acquired a master’s degree but the programme also widens your horizon. The programme boosts your career by helping you to develop and enhance your professional and leadership skills and enlarge your network. Students and young graduates can consult relevant job vacancies and internships with the help of our online career platform Career Corner. You will also have the opportunity to meet potential employers at job and internship fairs organised throughout the year and during campus recruitment activities.

An ideal way to kick start your career!

We actively encourage you to invest in practical experiences as a valuable addition to your educational programme.

Advantages:

• Gain relevant experience in an interesting environment

• Explore the labour market and work life

• Put theory from your programme into practice

• Gain and develop new skills

During your studies you can take part in both intra-curricular and extra-curricular internships. The perfect way to gain insights into your future career and to add relevant working experience to your cv. It is in many cases the first step to your first full time job. Intra-curricular internships are part of your programme and can be accredited.